Problem: If you're experiencing 404 errors on your translated pages after permanently removing a page and find that re-saving permalinks via /wp-admin/options-permalink.php does not resolve the issue, this summary might help. Solution: 1. Ensure that your homepage is set up correctly. In WordPress, a page set as the homepage should be accessible directly via the main domain (e.g., domain.com) and not through a URL like domain.com/homepage. This setup should apply to both the default language and its translations. 2. If you are using WooCommerce, ensure that you have the WooCommerce Multilingual (WCML) add-on installed and that all related products and categories are translated. This is essential for the correct display of WooCommerce content across different languages. For more details, visit WooCommerce Multilingual documentation. 3. Check that the translated slugs are stored in the wp_posts table, which holds all translated content and slugs, similar to the default language.
If this solution does not apply to your case, or if it seems outdated, we highly recommend checking related known issues at https://wpml.org/known-issues/, verifying the version of the permanent fix, and confirming that you have installed the latest versions of themes and plugins. If issues persist, please open a new support ticket.
Problem: The client needed help with translating all ACF group fields described as "Nothing to configure" and resolving URL issues where a previously deleted page's URL slug turns into "__trashed". Additionally, there was a problem with 404 errors after permanently removing a page. Solution: 1) For translating ACF Options Page custom field groups: - Set a translation preference for the field group. - Add values to the custom fields in the default language and update. - Switch to the desired translation language using the language switcher and add translations. Detailed instructions can be found here: Translating the ACF Options Page Custom Fields with WPML. 2) For the URL issue: - If the page is in the Trash, restore it and then translate. - If the page is permanently deleted, empty the Trash, create a new page, and translate it.
If this solution does not apply to your case because it might be outdated or not relevant, we recommend opening a new support ticket. We also highly recommend checking related known issues at https://wpml.org/known-issues/, verifying the version of the permanent fix, and confirming that you have installed the latest versions of themes and plugins. For further assistance, please visit our support forum at WPML Support Forum.
